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Cub Cadet 1180 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT42
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1180 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT42
The Cub Cadet 1180 and the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 is the lighter machine (185 kg vs 226 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 is the newer design (2015 vs 2000). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
—
36.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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94 x 86 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.2 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
—
Tuff Torq K46Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
—
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Front PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
226 kgReference
185 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x10Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10Reference
20x8Reference
Wheelbase
—
119 cmReference
Length
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172 cmReference
Height
—
107 cmReference
Front axle
—
Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet 1180 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
—
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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12Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Overall width
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127 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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12Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.